Ashhurst School
🇳🇿 Official data · 2026Ashhurst, Manawatū-Whanganui 4810 · Palmerston North City
#40 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui
#910 of 1,559 nationally
About Ashhurst School
Ashhurst School is a state full primary located in Ashhurst, in the Palmerston North City territorial authority of Manawatū-Whanganui, New Zealand. It caters for Years 1–8. In 2026 it enrolled 456 students. Government-funded schools, free to attend apart from donations and activity fees.
Its Success Index (NZ) is 48.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand and 40th of 111 ranked full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui. Its strongest component is roll size (85th percentile), and its weakest is roll growth (5 years) (28th percentile).
Other published figures: māori students 28.7%; pacific students 5.3%; international students 0%.
There are 2 schools in Ashhurst; Ashhurst School ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (NZ) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against full primary schools across New Zealand.
- Equity Index (fewer barriers is higher) (45%)459
- Roll size (10%)456
- Roll growth (5 years) (15%)-1.1%
- School leavers with NCEA Level 2+ (20%)–
- School leavers with University Entrance (10%)–
The Success Index (NZ) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Ashhurst School by the official sources.
- Equity Index (EQI)
- 459
- Ministry of Education measure of socio-economic barriers faced by students; lower means fewer barriers.
- Total roll
- 456
- Total enrolled students.
- Roll growth (5 yrs)
- -1.1%
- Change in total roll over five years.
- Māori students
- 28.7%
- Share of roll identifying as Māori.
- Pacific students
- 5.3%
- Share of roll identifying as Pacific peoples.
- International students
- 0%
- Share of roll who are international fee-paying students.
Total roll trend
How total roll at Ashhurst School has changed over time.
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Schools near Ashhurst School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (NZ).
Hiwinui School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
134 students · 4.9 km away
Whakarongo School
Palmerston North · State full primary · Years 1–8
490 students · 7.8 km away
Cornerstone Christian School
Kelvin Grove · State integrated composite · Years 1–13
612 students · 9.9 km away
TKKM o Manawatu
Kelvin Grove · State full primary · Years 1–8
119 students · 10 km away
Bunnythorpe School
Bunnythorpe · State full primary · Years 1–8
31 students · 10 km away
Woodville School
Woodville · State full primary · Years 1–8
122 students · 11 km away
Aokautere School
Aokautere · State contributing · Years 1–6
162 students · 11 km away
Roslyn School
Roslyn · State full primary · Years 1–8
397 students · 11 km away
Colyton School
Feilding · State full primary · Years 1–8
154 students · 11 km away
Parkland School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
325 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
State full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui with a comparable Equity Index (EQI).
Kaitieke School
Kaitieke · State full primary · Years 1–8
9 students
West End School (P North)
Palmerston North · State contributing · Years 1–6
358 students
Marco School
Stratford · State full primary · Years 1–8
17 students
Mangaweka School
Mangaweka · State full primary · Years 1–8
44 students
Awahou School
Ashhurst · State full primary · Years 1–8
37 students
Kumeroa School
Kumeroa · State full primary · Years 1–8
34 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Ashhurst School a good school?
Ashhurst School has a Success Index (NZ) of 48.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of full primary schools in New Zealand) and ranks #40 of 111 in Manawatū-Whanganui. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Ashhurst School rank in Manawatū-Whanganui?
Ashhurst School ranks #40 of 111 full primary schools in Manawatū-Whanganui and #910 of 1,559 nationally on the Success Index (NZ) (2026 data).
How many students attend Ashhurst School?
Ashhurst School had 456 students in 2026, a change of -1% over five years.
Is Ashhurst School a primary school or a secondary school?
Ashhurst School is classified as a full primary covering Years 1–8. It is a state school.
What other schools are near Ashhurst School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Ashhurst School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (NZ) and distance, and can be compared side by side.